Coordinator, Payroll & Benefits

The Opportunity  

The Ottawa Senators are   seeking   an energetic, detail-oriented professional to join our Human Resources team   as a   Coordinator, Payroll & Benefits .   This is an excellent opportunity to join an NHL franchise at an   entry level   position which will allow the candidate to become fully engaged in the business of a major league sports team .  

Reporting to the   Manager,   Payroll &  Benefits ,  you will be working as a dedicated member of the   Payroll   team. In this newly created role, you will focus on payroll processing   and coordination of benefits , ensuring   accurate   and   timely   pay for our team members across Canada and the U.S.   The successful   candidate   will become proficient in   payroll systems and compliance,   and all aspects of employee   benefits . .  

 
Number of vacancies: 1 . This is a newly created role.  

Key Responsibilities  

• Main point of contact for benefits related matters  for all employees  

• Manag e the full cycle of benefits portal updates for new hires and  departing employees with support from Human Resources team  

• Assist employees with enrolling in retirement savings plans,   

• Processing employee life events and status changes promptly  

• Managing relationships with third-party vendors for billing and issue resolution  

• Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and  timely   

• Reviews hours reports, prepares discrepancy reports, and  v erif ies that all hours and other data have been accurately input . D ownloads the information for payroll processing weekly  

• Prepares a variety of reports for  Manager to aid in the tracking of and verification of pay  

• Assists in the resolution of pay discrepancies  

• Reconcile payroll before transmission and  validate confirmed reports   

• Understand proper withholding tax on  different types of payments   

• Execute time and attendance processing and  interface with payroll   

• Process  accurate and  timely year-end reporting when necessary   

• Develop ad hoc financial and operational reporting as needed  
  

Qualifications (what we look for) 

• Post-secondary education in a related field


• Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation (or working towards) is preferred  

• Experience with Dayforce and ADP   is  a strong asset  

• Strong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills  

• 1-2 years of  e xperience processing Canadian payroll , experience processing US payroll is a strong asset
  


• 1-2 years of benefits administration experience (health, dental, pension, etc.) 

• Working knowledge of Time and Attendance systems  
  


• Strong knowledge of government regulations   and ESA

• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material   

• Excellent decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills.   

• High attention to detail; strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills   

• Advanced Excel, excellent computer skills   

• Canadian Payroll Association designation preferred   

Who We Are  

The Ottawa Senators Hockey Club is a National Hockey League (NHL)  team   representing   Canada’s capital city. The Club delivers world-class sport and live entertainment experiences   to the Ottawa-Gatineau region   while   operating   in a fast-paced, collaborative environment across hockey operations, business operations, and event delivery, with a shared commitment to excellence, integrity, and community impact.  

What We Offer  

Employees  will have the opportunity to work in a unique industry, with access to memorable fan experiences, and exclusive perks such as :  staff tickets to games and events,  partnership discounts (Goodlife ,  etc.) , and free on-site parking - along with the chance to contribute to an organization that takes pride in its people, its performance, and its community.  

This role is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, wellness subsidy, and retirement programs. Support for continued learning (tuition reimbursement) is available, as well as access to multiple learning platforms.  

Active social committee, which hosts multiple large-scale events throughout the year.  

This role falls within a  base  salary range of $52,200  to $80,000  annually, consistent with the organization’s established salary ranges. Salary ranges are  determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to market data, internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge, and applicable skillset .  

We would like to thank all applicants for applying; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications received will be   maintained   on file for a period of 6 months and may be referenced for future staffing requirements.  

Senators Sports & Entertainment   supports the goals of Ontario Regulation 191/11 - Integrated Accessibility Standards and is pleased to accommodate applicants who have a disability during the recruitment process. Please inform the Human Resources Department at View phone number on jobs.jobcopilot.com if you require a disability related accommodation  in order to   participate in the recruitment process.  

SSE is committed to building an inclusive process that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities.  

SSE confirms that it does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools in its recruitment or hiring processes. All candidate screening, evaluation, and selection decisions are conducted by human recruiters or hiring managers using predefined, job-related criteria, ensuring a fair, transparent, and human-led hiring process in compliance with applicable employment and privacy laws.  

To all recruitment agencies: SSE does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes  submitted without a prior agreement or request from our hiring team will not be considered. SSE is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.